Main Idea & Key Details
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
Honeybees are pollinators that help plants grow.
What text structure is used in paragraph 1?
Cause and effect.
What does the word nectar mean in the passage?
A sweet liquid collected by bees from flowers.
What is the author’s main purpose in this text?
To inform readers about honeybees and why they matter.
What kind of diagram could help explain the bee roles?
A labeled diagram of the colony structure.
What detail shows how hardworking bees are?
A single bee may visit over 1,000 flowers a day.
What type of structure is used in paragraph 2?
Description
What does the word colony mean?
A group of bees living and working together.
How does the author feel about honeybees?
The author believes they are important and should be protected
What might happen if bees disappeared completely?
Plants wouldn’t be pollinated, so fewer fruits and vegetables would grow.
What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
Honeybee colonies have different roles for each type of bee.
What signal word in paragraph 3 shows a cause-and-effect relationship?
"Caused by"
What does pollinator most likely mean?
An animal that helps plants reproduce by spreading pollen.
What sentence shows the author wants people to take action?
"Many people are planting bee-friendly flowers..."
Why would a graph about bee population be helpful?
It would show how bee numbers have changed over time.
Why are worker bees important to the colony?
They gather food and protect the hive.
How are paragraphs 1 and 2 connected?
Paragraph 1 explains what bees do; paragraph 2 explains how bees live.
What does the word habitat mean in the sentence: “Pesticides and habitat loss…”?
A natural home or environment.
Which idea is an opinion in the passage?
"Honeybees are amazing creatures."
What could be included in an infographic about helping bees?
Tips like planting flowers, avoiding pesticides, etc.
What is the main idea of the entire passage?
Honeybees are important to nature and need help to survive.
What is the purpose of the third paragraph?
To explain why bees are in danger and how people can help.
What does the word pesticides mean?
Chemicals used to kill pests, which may harm bees.
How does the author support their main points?
With facts about bees and actions people are taking to help.
How does the author help the reader understand complex science ideas?
By using clear language and real-world examples.